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tedo · 12 July 2022, 10:04 PM

I have the opportunity to get a Panerai 127 Fiddy or 979 Carbotech Submersible — both the same price, complete box/papers, etc. from trusted seller I have purchased from before.

I know many will say they are very different to compare, but like them both so there you have it.

But in the end, I will be letting go of a few watches and have room for only one Panerai in my collection at this time. Which would you choose and why, keeping in mind age, movements, etc.?

rajurama · 13 July 2022, 01:39 AM

Submersible can be your 2nd Panerai whenever if ever....

Cru Jones · 13 July 2022, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rajurama

Submersible can be your 2nd Panerai whenever if ever....

x2

Start with the 127 for sure.

crazycarlitos · 13 July 2022, 06:03 AM

I like watches with heft. So 127 all day long

127 is DaClassic Pam

Minimalist · 13 July 2022, 06:53 AM

I would choose the 127, will age well and stand the test of time.

rootbeer7 · 13 July 2022, 07:13 AM

127

Polar Bear · 13 July 2022, 08:52 AM

127 all day

The Carbotech models arent going anywhere
Panerai may even release another model that really sings to you and grab it regardless of "only having room for one Panerai in the Collection"

The Fiddy will likely never be cheaper than it is right now
If you've got the means and opportunity, grab it while you can

If you're only going to have one watch to represent a brand in your collection, its always a good choice to buy a model that truly represents that brands DNA

donas · 13 July 2022, 02:26 PM

127 for me. It just seems like a classic Panerai and feels like a watch. I don't care for the weight/feel of carbotech.

1William · 13 July 2022, 08:57 PM

127 hands down for me. The Carbotech watches are nice but the 127 is Panerai.

Ruud Van Driver · 13 July 2022, 10:54 PM

127, all day, every day. No discussion, no negotiation.

If I had the funds available, I'd be all over a Fiddy like a fat kid on a cup cake.

brandrea · 13 July 2022, 10:57 PM

Another vote for 127. It’s a legend (deservedly so)

mikkoi · 14 July 2022, 01:04 AM

Of course…

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Auto16610 · 14 July 2022, 04:25 AM

Have you read the post above? About those black plastic watches?

rootbeer7 · 14 July 2022, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

127, all day, every day. No discussion, no negotiation.

If I had the funds available, I'd be all over a Fiddy like a fat kid on a cup cake.

And he’s back with a bang

Mystro · 14 July 2022, 06:38 AM

Get both as they offer two different feels and looks within the classic Panerai design. I would go with a SS as your first model then add the “Black Luxury” watch to toughen up the collection.

aa909 · 14 July 2022, 07:07 AM

Get both but start with the 127. OG classic Panerai

gmtobsessed · 14 July 2022, 09:14 AM

Another vote for Fiddy

M116520 · 14 July 2022, 09:28 AM

127 for sure!

Wiseguy724 · 14 July 2022, 09:34 AM

127, If I were to go carbotech sub I prefer the ones that have some blue mixed in, but that's just b/c I'm a fan of anything blue.

bonovox · 14 July 2022, 09:47 AM

One
Two
Seven

Ruud Van Driver · 15 July 2022, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

And he’s back with a bang

Cheers, Edward

13 July 2022, 01:39 AM	#2
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,016	Submersible can be your 2nd Panerai whenever if ever.... __________________ रोलेक्स

13 July 2022, 06:03 AM	#4
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,906	I like watches with heft. So 127 all day long 127 is DaClassic Pam __________________

13 July 2022, 07:13 AM	#6
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	127 __________________ @imrootbeer7

13 July 2022, 08:52 AM	#7
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 762	127 all day The Carbotech models arent going anywhere Panerai may even release another model that really sings to you and grab it regardless of "only having room for one Panerai in the Collection" The Fiddy will likely never be cheaper than it is right now If you've got the means and opportunity, grab it while you can If you're only going to have one watch to represent a brand in your collection, its always a good choice to buy a model that truly represents that brands DNA __________________ If you cant afford the depreciation, you cant afford the purchase

13 July 2022, 10:54 PM	#10
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	127, all day, every day. No discussion, no negotiation. If I had the funds available, I'd be all over a Fiddy like a fat kid on a cup cake. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 July 2022, 06:53 AM	#5
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,215	I would choose the 127, will age well and stand the test of time.

13 July 2022, 02:26 PM	#8
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	127 for me. It just seems like a classic Panerai and feels like a watch. I don't care for the weight/feel of carbotech.

13 July 2022, 08:57 PM	#9
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	127 hands down for me. The Carbotech watches are nice but the 127 is Panerai.

13 July 2022, 10:57 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Another vote for 127. It’s a legend (deservedly so)

14 July 2022, 01:04 AM	#12
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	Of course… Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

14 July 2022, 04:25 AM	#13
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,172	127! Have you read the post above? About those black plastic watches?

14 July 2022, 06:38 AM	#15
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	Get both as they offer two different feels and looks within the classic Panerai design. I would go with a SS as your first model then add the “Black Luxury” watch to toughen up the collection. __________________

14 July 2022, 07:07 AM	#16
aa909 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 530	Get both but start with the 127. OG classic Panerai

14 July 2022, 09:14 AM	#17
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,356	Another vote for Fiddy

14 July 2022, 09:28 AM	#18
M116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 52	127 for sure!

14 July 2022, 09:34 AM	#19
Wiseguy724 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North Carolina Watch: PAM 723 Posts: 14	127, If I were to go carbotech sub I prefer the ones that have some blue mixed in, but that's just b/c I'm a fan of anything blue.

14 July 2022, 09:47 AM	#20
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,421	One Two Seven

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